United Media Solution BLOG

United Media Solution BLOG

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Each month this blog will share the latest insights, trends, and data about the China market. It will also showcase social media reports and case studies to reveal the strategies that brands are employing to find success in the Middle Kingdom.

As a valued friend of United Media Solution (UMS), we want to help you stay up-to-date with China’s unique and fast moving market.

If you need to talk to China, talk with us!

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What is needed to stay relevant in China today?

In all the talk of “adapting to the China market” (a phrase so often heard it has become somewhat of a cliché) staying authentic whilst driving sales is a challenge many brands needlessly grapple with. Effective communication between branding and sales teams is a no brainer within an organization, yet […]

Coronavirus 2020: How the aviation industry should respond

A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the airline industry as Chinese travel collapses and travel restrictions are enforced, causing many airlines to temporarily cancel their flights to and from mainland China, until the coronavirus epidemic is contained. Although the coronavirus has caused significant interruptions within Asia, the effects on the […]

Responding to the coronavirus: strategic brand advice

For overseas brands, concerns around the Coronavirus outbreak in China have brought difficulties to many industries, while others are experiencing success and opportunities due to crisis preparedness. So, what have these organisations done to thrive, and what can other businesses do differently to match their success? UMS has researched and […]

Recent Posts

More than WeChat – Australian marketers need more education about China opportunities

WeChat continues to occupy Australian marketers’ attention and budgets when marketing to China, highlighting the need for greater education about the opportunities for targeting Chinese consumers.   This was a finding from United Media Solution’s Digital Marketing Accelerator program conducted in partnership with the South Australian chapter of the Australian […]

UMS appointed by Lion to create Chinese digital marketing for Farmers Union brand

United Media Solution (UMS), a leading Chinese digital marketing agency, has been appointed by Lion, to create a digital marketing presence for its Farmers Union brand in China.   Farmers Union is a dairy brand owned by Lion, one of Australasia’s largest food and beverage companies. The Farmers Union brand […]

United Media Solution joins independent agency network Affinità

UMS has joined global independent agency network Affinità, as its China agency partner.   The move will see UMS work closely with the network’s agencies in markets across Europe, USA, Canada and Asia, and will provide UMS clients with access to these new markets.   Founded in Europe in 2017, […]

China market experts share insights to help understand Chinese consumers

Chinese consumers are as unique as the country’s social media landscape and brands need to be mindful of these complexities when launching campaigns, according to China market experts speaking at a recent event.   The event, the secret to success in China: Understanding Chinese consumers, was hosted by UMS in […]

UMS partners with New Zealand China Trade Association (NZCTA)

United Media Solution (UMS), New Zealand’s leading Chinese digital marketing agency, has become an official sponsor of New Zealand China Trade Association (NZCTA), New Zealand’s largest China focused organization promoting trade and business between the two countries.   The move is a reflection of the strength and importance of New Zealand’s economic relationship with China and […]

UMS expands Australian operations with Sydney office launch

UMS has launched a Sydney office as it continues to help Australian companies grow their brands in China.   The Sydney office comes 18 months after the independent agency opened its Melbourne office and follows increasing demand from local companies looking to increase brand awareness and sales in the lucrative […]

UMS hosts educational evening to celebrate Sydney office launch

United Media Solution (UMS) is hosting an educational evening to provide Australian marketers and business owners with insights, advice and case studies into Chinese consumer behaviours.   The event is part of the agency’s celebrations to announce the launch of UMS Sydney and will be held at the agency’s new […]

Disruption, Sustainability and how brands can adapt to the China market

UMS CEO Jessica Miao recently joined a panel discussion which explored the impact of digital innovation on industry and business and how brands can be more sustainable.   In this blog, she shares her thoughts on how businesses can ensure they establish and maintain sustainable strategies in China.   In […]

Food for thought: The challenges F&B brands face in the China market

UMS CEO Jessica Miao recently spoke on a panel at an AustCham Shanghai event discussing the opportunities for international Food & Beverage brands in the China market.   The discussion highlighted some of the major challenges F&B brands face when preparing digital marketing campaigns for the China market.   Jessica […]

JD.com’s 6.18 Festival – China’s other major shopping event

You’ve no doubt heard of Singles Day, otherwise known as 11.11 the online shopping extravaganza is one of the biggest sales events in the Chinese calendar. Not only does the event break sales records each year in China, it also eclipses all other sales events globally, including the US Black […]